Through this testimony I would like to show you that God’s Grace is sufficient and it does not matter what you’ve done, He is faithfull to forgive us our sins and love us unconditionally. (Rom 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.) I lived a life style of fame, fortune, cars, women, celebrities, toured with
international artists, drugs, guns, alcohol, businesses, luxury homes an army who served me well, that listened to my every command. I thought that I was in large and in charge and that no one could stop me from getting what I wanted. After all I made a R1 000 000 (A million turnover every ten months) I was riding the wave for almost ten years in Gauteng/ Johannesburg. I was always a go getter and always got what I wanted infact I thought I had it all. As they say it was all good, not bad for a guy who grew up in a Zink home in Athlone and later lived in Lavender Hill amongst gangsters in my teen years. Later on I moved to Gauteng to pursue my dreams and goals (Never had God in it at all). Having owned 13 nightclubs (Cape Town & Gauteng) as well as being affiliated to 19 others nationally I thought that I lacked nothing. It even got so hectic that I started to protect certain gang members and thieves for without them the Underworld as we know it would not survive and here I was, one of satan’s generals in his army. It got so bad that I recall going to a member of the Greek mafia who treated me like his son and he made it known to the others, which gave me even more power in the industry. Everybody knew me and knew who I was linked to; hence they knew their place when in my presence. I knew how the system worked and even planned other people’s businesses to the point of whether they should have a business or not and I determined the lifespan of there businesses. If they never adhered, I would shut them down and I would do it at any cost. I was associated with the top guns who even had access and controlled the Government system and yes they had a license to kill. At times I would even shoot at my staff in the club if they never obeyed me. I would instill fear within them. There was a time that I even took a shotgun and put the barrel in peoples faces (fully loaded) in another case I took a handgun, cocked it and told the person to open there mouth so I can put it in (fully loaded). At a time I even used drugs, infact I recall spending about R10 000 on Cocaine in one month, cutting it with my credit cards amongst some brothers at one of my club to get the perfect hit to forget about and overcome a relationship, which was ultimately caused through loneliness and a need for Love. Here I was having everything, yet had a nothing for without love I felt that I could not go on. I even took an overdose (The strong man I thought that I was succumbed to a thing called love). The Power Of Love
To some people it’s something so small and insignificant, yet can have a devastating effect toward others, resulting in “overdose” which could cost one dearly, even your Life. At that point of my life all I knew in my heart was that I wanted to change and even prayed and asked God to change my life. Here I was unsaved had all the world had to offer, yet praying to God to help me. I knew that he existed, but never gave him the ear. All I received was that I had to become “whole”. I never understood it at the time and moved on. The Appointment
It was about 10 years later still fighting making deals, searching etc...
Then one morning in September 2003 alone in my house, I heard a voice calling my name. Deon, Deon, I woke up, sat up straight, like some one that was raised from the dead and all I remember saying was “Yes Lord, Use Me“ and felt a warmth and inner peace after that I went on bended knees to thank him and my life has never been the same since. I recall looking at my watch and saw it was 5 o’clock in the morning
“All Glory be to God”
Later my life just started to become more meaningful and with purpose. And the more I got to know God the more his word consumed me, like a consuming fire. I could not stop reading the word of God I experienced so much wonderful gifts and surprises in my life since I got to know him. God’s hand was clear in my life. In a short period of time I was blessed with 2 extra cars. Supernatural favor, R300 000 debt demolished. Later being blessed with over R410 000 in one week. NOW That is GOD!!!!!!! And God will use anyone to provide the blessing he has in store for you. God knocks on the door of our Hearts All the time and at anytime
Are you ready when he knocks?? Ephesians 2:8
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the Gift of God -9 not by works, so that no one can boast. Vs 10
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in ADVANCE for us to do (Finding and Walking in our Purpose). You see, if I never opened the door to my heart I would still be destined for everlasting, never ceasing without stopping and escaping the everlasting flames of Hell. God has given us all talents and gifts to improve empower and increase in our lives, the question is, are you using your talents and gifts to Glorify God or yourself? You may say, but i can do it on my own. Galatians: 6:7
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A Man reaps what he sows. Vs 8
The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction, the one who sows to please the Spirit, will reap eternal life
God’s word in Romans 6:23 Says
“The wages of Sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”
The wages of sin is death
I discovered that I was propelled by the spirit of greed, lust, perversion, mental abuse, control of power, self glorification,
Yet God was faithful to deliver me out of the pits of Hell, for his Grace is sufficient. And if it’s sufficient for me, it is sufficient for you. God Says:
For all have sinned and has come short of the Glory of God (Romans 3:23). Therefore repent and be set free, for whom the son sets free is free indeed (John 8:36). You ask yourself, how does God forgive?
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all un-righteousness. How can I be saved? Romans 10:7-9 declares:
That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you shall be saved. The “Perfect” Gentlemen
God Says in
Revelation 3:20
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will go in and eat with, and he with me. All it took was one appointment by the All Loving, All Knowing, All Powerful, All Forgiving GOD and the rest is history. You don’t have to wait 10, 20, 30 years for your appointment, it might just be too late. Are you ready when he comes? What are you going to say on judgment day? (I never had the Time)?? God forgives and forgets!!!! God is ready to forgive you of all your sins, so that you will not die, but have everlasting life. Gods says in Isaiah 43:25
I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers it no more. You ask, why would God, The Creator of heaven and earth do this for me. Because God created us with love (Psalms 139:13) We were therefore made in high places (Heaven) we are therefore a spirit living in a body on earth and when we die our body will return to dust and our spirit unto God that created us. We then have to give an account of everything we’ve done, good and bad. (Judgment day) Ecclesiates12:13
It’s not in God’s plan for us to go to hell, but rather that we receive eternal life. Nothing can separate us from the Love of God. (Romans 8:38-39)
For I am convinced that nether death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. And because of his undying love for us, he sent his only begotten son (Jesus) to die on the cross for us so that we may receive eternal life (John 3:16), the Power Of God’s Love. God has an appointment with all of us and I Believe that even now, right now God is standing outside the door of your heart, knocking and calling you to open it to let him in so that He can become your Lord and Personal Savior so you may receive your Kingdom key to eternal life now. Let him in!! Amen
I have served under the Leadership of Pastor Robin of the Word of Faith Community Church in Athlone Cape Town, South Africa since 2004 - 2014 and attended the Goodhope Christian Centre Bible school in Ottery (2004-2008). Then in 2014 i was Commissioned by Apostle Luwellyn to the World as an Apostle to plant churches as directed by the Holy Spirit
